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Bethel Park is a small city of 33,275 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $102,177
and a 3.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Bethel Park stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Bethel Park is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Bethel Park city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 94.4
Bethel Park's overall cost of living index is 94.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Bethel Park costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Bethel Park, PA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$243,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,181
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
78.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$102,177
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Bethel Park's violent crime rate is 59.3 per 100,000 residents
— 84% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
59.3 /100k
Property Crime
630.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Bethel Park is served primarily by Bethel Park SD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Bethel Park, PA
National Avg
School District
Bethel Park SD
—
Elementary Schools
5
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
51.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
96.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Bethel Park sees average highs of 36.6°F in January
and 83.0°F in July,
with 42.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 31.9 inches of snow per year.
Bethel Park's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Bethel Park roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $243,600 and median rent is $1,181/month.
Bethel Park's violent crime rate is 59.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 630.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Bethel Park are operated by Bethel Park SD.
The district has 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.2:1. 51.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Bethel Park, PA has a population of 33,275, a median household income of $102,177, and an unemployment rate of 3.8%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Bethel Park averages 36.6°F in January and 83.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.4 inches
with about 31.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Bethel Park, PA is covered by 4 ZIP codes: 15102, 15241, 15228, 15129.
The population of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania is 33,275 with a median age of 47.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Bethel Park: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $243,600, median household income $102,177, crime index 21 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bethel Park side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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